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Ian`s veranda view Finding Stillness in a World on Edge I am currently sitting on my veranda, tucked away in the wooded embrace of Praia Vermelha do Sul in Ubatuba. The beach is only 450m away and the air is thick with the scent of blooming tropical flowers, aromatic woody resin and damp earth. Yet the noise is of a much older, kinder variety. The cicadas are in full chorus today, a shimmering wall of sound as they call for their mates. It’s a rhythmic, pulsing energy that fe

Two Notes, One World and a Lot of Noise The grit and surrealism of living with hearing loss, diplacusis, and tinnitus inspired this writing. It’s not a gentle thing. It’s rough and harsh, and I choose to be unapologetically honest. I now know noise as well as, or better, than anyone. You hear the world in stereo, I hear it with a confusion of sound. One musical note splits into two, like a truth that cannot decide what it wants to be. Diplacusis! Such an elegant name. It soun

When a lifelong passion suddenly becomes impossible, it can feel like the end of a story. For Ian Robertson, founder of Robertsons Court in Session and a seasoned performer, 2024 marked a turning point. After 15 years performing alongside bassist Gordon Kingsford Smith, Ian faced a difficult reality: hearing issues forced him to step away from the stage. Yet, this challenge opened a new door. Over recent months, Ian has embraced creative writing, poetry, songs, and short stor